Membranes for life sciences

Author(s)

• Peinemann, K. V.
• Nunes, S. P.

Bibliographic Information

Membranes for life sciences

edited by Klaus-Viktor Peinemann and Suzana Pereira Nunes

（Membrane technology, 1）

Wiley-VCH, c2008

• : hbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Examining artificial membranes in terms of biocompatibility, drug delivery and controlled release, this book illustrates how existing membrane technologies are being exploited and advanced in emerging medical applications. This work, edited by internationally recognized experts, has author contributions from prominent members of this field who discuss details of all aspects of this technology. This volume provides broad, yet detailed information on synthetic membranes and their applications, including dialysis and artificial kidneys, gas exchange, artificial lungs, devices to assist liver function, and membrane affinity chromatography.

Table of Contents

Introduction Membranes for Haemodialysis Gas Exchange Membranes for Artificial Lung and Lung Support Systems Membranes for Blood Plasma Separation and Blood Plasma Treatment Membranes in the Biopharmaceutical Industry Membrane Applications in Red and White Biotechnology Membranes in Controlled Release Drug Delivery Through Skin - Overcoming the Ultimate Biological Membrane Application of Membranes in Tissue Engineering and Biohybrid Organ Technology Membranes in Bio-artificlal Pancreas

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Details

• NCID: BA88779237
• ISBN:
  • 9783527314805
• Country Code: gw
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Weinheim ; [Chichester]
• Pages/Volumes: xv, 327 p
• Size: 25cm
• Classification:
  • DC22 : 660.28424
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Membranes (Technology)
  • LCSH : Life sciences
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA88778380